Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
628 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025

ALC101-220230-
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Montgomery AL-
628 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northwest Montgomery County in Alabama.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of
  water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 628 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Montgomery, Prattville, Coosada, Alabama State University,
    Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Hyundai
    Motors Of Alabama, Maxwell Air Force Base, Woodcrest,
    Pinedale, Montgomery Zoo, Hope Hull, Gunter Air Force Base,
    Boylston, Dannelly Field, Snowdoun, Hunter, Lagoon Park,
    Eastdale Mall and Auburn University In Montgomery.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3233 8648 3234 8650 3236 8649 3238 8646
      3240 8646 3240 8643 3241 8640 3243 8640
      3243 8635 3241 8631 3244 8632 3247 8631
      3249 8631 3247 8629 3249 8626 3236 8608
      3217 8641 3224 8641 3228 8648 3230 8649


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